Security Officers for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Customer Service9%Time Management8%Education level
Vocational or technical training42%High school diploma or GED36%Master's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year8%3-5 years26%6-10 years28%Current company
Wilson James security services LtdCIS Security Ltd
Mitie Security Limited
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years16%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £41,602 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,559 – £51,573 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer - Front of house
London
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIAFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracySecurity Operations Officer / Acting Supervisor
London
Licenses & certifications
SecurityOperations ManagementFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationLeanSkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementOperations Leadership ExperienceSAPERP SystemsERP SoftwareDSSM /SECURITY SUPERVISOR /CCTV CONTROLLER
London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCCTVSecurityAir ConditioningFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSIAFirst Aid CertificationVerbal De-EscalationCCTVRemote Video MonitoringSecurity Officer
London
Licenses & certifications
SecurityBTECFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationTraffic MarshallingSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteSIABTECFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Officer
London
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingAccess Control SystemsSecurityShipping & ReceivingSecurity Officer
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIADrivingSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementFront DeskMicrosoft ExcelSecurity
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 60 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, customer service and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security officer - front of house, security response officer and security operations officer / acting supervisor.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security officer in London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 9 years of professional experience.
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